| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $133.91 | 6.152% | $142.1481 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.92 | 5.383% | $144.2904 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.84 | 4.682% | $79.3908 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.56 | 8.415% | $188.1651 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.61 | 6.741% | $106.3247 | $106.32 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.95 | 7.489% | $68.7392 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.93 | 10.678% | $48.6208 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.72 | $777.6791 | $777.68 | $777.65 | $777.60 | |